Max Auer had successfully guided the company through the world recession and WW II

Post-war challenges such as a shortage of raw materials, the division of Germany and Berlin, the blockade of Berlin and the erection of the Wall did not deter him. Max Auer met these challenges with flexibility and adaptability and continued the company’s success story.

1969

Lutz Schaumburg joins the company as a partner

1979

Lorenz Forster joins the company as factory manager

1980

Lutz Schaumburg leaves the company and Emma Haas resumes her position as sole proprietor

1983

Lorenz Forster takes over the company as sole proprietor

He expands the companies business through

the introduction of CNC technology

the takeover of two other firms to supplement the product range

the purchase of a property at Lankwitzer Street 36/37 in 12107 Berlin-Mariendorf